Battle Combo


  • Start Position:
    • Begin in a comfortable basic fighting stance, facing forward with the feet approximately shoulder-width apart.
    • Keep the knees relaxed, body weight balanced and abdominal muscles gently engaged.
    • Raise both hands into the Defense Position, with the fists near the chin and elbows comfortably bent.
    • Maintain an upright posture and allow sufficient space for front kicks, side kicks and backward travel.
    • Begin at a comfortable pace, emphasizing controlled movements before increasing intensity.
  • Description:
    • Battle Combo is a cardio kickboxing combination incorporating alternating front kicks, a side kick, a squat and four different punching movements.
    • The sequence begins with a right front kick, left front kick, right side kick and squat.
    • These lower-body movements are followed by a right jab, left cross, right hook and left uppercut.
    • The combination develops coordination, balance and cardiovascular conditioning while practicing basic kicking and punching techniques.
    • An optional extension adds backward jogging or stepping followed by a controlled bob-and-weave movement.
    • The routine may be repeated on the opposite side to encourage balanced coordination and movement practice.
    • Kick height, squat depth, movement speed and impact level should be adjusted to participant ability.
  • Sequence:
    1. Step 1 - Right Front Kick: Transfer body weight onto the left leg. Raise the right knee and extend the lower leg forward through a comfortable range of motion. Retract the leg and return the right foot to the floor with control.
    2. Step 2 - Left Front Kick: Transfer body weight onto the right leg and perform a controlled left front kick. Avoid snapping or hyperextending the knee. Retract the leg and return to a balanced stance.
    3. Step 3 - Right Side Kick: Transfer body weight onto the left leg and raise the right knee. Turn the hips and reposition the supporting foot as needed before extending the right leg sideways. Keep the kick low and controlled, then retract the leg and return to a stable stance.
    4. Step 4 - Squat: Position the feet approximately shoulder-width apart. Bend the hips and knees into a comfortable squat while maintaining balance and keeping the heels supported. Return to standing without forcefully locking the knees.
    5. Step 5 - Right Jab: From a comfortable fighting stance, extend the right hand forward in a controlled straight punch. Maintain wrist alignment and return the hand to the Defense Position.
    6. Step 6 - Left Cross: Perform a controlled left-hand cross punch, rotating the hips and torso naturally. Allow the supporting feet to pivot as needed to avoid twisting the knees. Return the hand to guard.
    7. Step 7 - Right Hook: Perform a right hook punch using a controlled horizontal arc. Keep the elbow comfortably bent and allow the hips and torso to rotate with the movement.
    8. Step 8 - Left Uppercut: Perform a left uppercut by guiding the bent arm upward through a short, controlled arc in front of the body. Return the hand to the Defense Position.
    9. Repeat the combination as desired. For balanced practice, reverse the movements by beginning with a left front kick, right front kick, left side kick and squat, followed by a left jab, right cross, left hook and right uppercut.
  • Precautions:
    • Avoid snapping or forcefully locking the knees during kicks and the elbows during punches.
    • During side kicks and rotational punches, allow the supporting feet to pivot or reposition naturally to avoid twisting the knees.
    • During squats and bob-and-weave movements, use a comfortable depth and keep the knees aligned with the feet.
    • Maintain adequate space for kicking and backward travel, and increase intensity only when balance and technique are well controlled.
  • Notes:
    • Beginner variation: Practice the kicking and punching portions separately before combining them into a continuous sequence.
    • Lower-impact variation: Reduce kick height, use shallower squats and replace backward jogging with controlled backward steps.
    • Optional extension: Add eight counts of backward jogging or stepping, followed by eight counts of controlled bob-and-weave movements.
    • Teaching suggestion: The original contributor suggested using the extension to create a 32-count combination. Establish the timing of the initial movements before assigning musical counts.
    • For additional technique information, see Cardio Kickboxing Basics.